Study #2019-0971
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) versus Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces (RPNI) versus the Combined Technique of TMR-RPNI to Reduce Chronic and Phantom Limb Pain in Oncologic Amputees: A Randomized Control Pilot Study
MD Anderson Study Status
Enrolling
Treatment Agent
Description
This clinical trial evaluates two surgical techniques (targeted muscle re-innervation \[TMR\] and regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces \[RPNI\]) alone and in combination for the alleviation of chronic residual limb and phantom limb pain in cancer patients who have had an amputation. Chronic residual limb pain and phantom limb pain are debilitating outcomes of traumatic and oncologic amputation. Emerging microsurgical treatments for post-amputation pain are very promising. TMR and RPNI are both approved surgical techniques that involve connecting cut nerves to parts of the muscle as a way to heal and protect the nerves. This trial evaluates these techniques alone and in combination for the treatment of residual and phantom limb pain in cancer patients who have received an amputation.
Resources and Links
Phone Number: 1-877-MDA-6789
Information and next steps
Disease:
Amputation
Study phase:
Not applicable
Physician name:
Margaret Roubaud
Department:
Plastic Surgery
For general questions about clinical trials:
1-855-404-4637
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